ROBERTA GIRI

As a Project Coordinator at NDY, I excel in facilitating the operational efficiency and legal compliance of projects, leveraging a robust background in legal support and management. I strategically manage Quality Management Systems across the office, ensuring meticulous adherence to regulatory and internal standards. My role involves conducting Legal Gatekeeper duties, where I meticulously review legal documents and contracts, ensuring alignment with established compliance regulations and internal policies.

In addition to maintaining rigorous documentation standards and coordinating management system audits, I provide executive support to senior management, handling complex scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense management. My proactive approach to problem-solving and effective communication enables seamless collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders, contributing to the successful execution of projects in a dynamic environment.

Commencing in a full-time capacity and transitioning to part-time upon relocating to New Zealand, I served as a legal advisor at a consultancy firm in Lithuania, specializing in EU Business, Corporate, Immigration, and Employment Law. I provided bilingual counsel in English and Lithuanian on various EU regulations, including The Posted Workers Directive, Employment, and Immigration laws. My responsibilities included drafting a wide range of legal documents such as contracts, reports, and company registration documents like Memorandum and Articles of Association.

I conducted client meetings, managed immigration applications, and ensured adherence to pertinent immigration regulations. Overseeing clients' internal business affairs and contracts, I gained valuable insights into international business laws. This role significantly enhanced my expertise in immigration law, facilitating my evolution from a legal clerk to a fully-fledged legal advisor and consultant.

During my tenure as Office Manager at BD Solicitors Ltd in the UK, I managed diverse office operations within a busy criminal law firm. My responsibilities encompassed overseeing staff, providing client legal advice, and managing essential HR and financial tasks. I took pride in achieving significant milestones, including implementing cost-effective measures that improved profitability and obtaining a prison law practice certificate to expand our legal services. These initiatives contributed to enhancing client satisfaction and fostering growth in our client base.

I maintained a strong commitment to regulatory compliance, consistently achieving top ratings in audits conducted by LAA, Lexcel, and SQM for four consecutive years. This recognition underscored our firm's dedication to maintaining high standards of legal practice and client service, establishing us as a respected leader within the Cambridgeshire legal community.

Joined BD Solicitors as a legal clerk/secretary, where I played a crucial role in facilitating client interactions and maintaining efficient daily operations. As personal secretary to the Office Director, I was acknowledged by leadership, colleagues, court judges, and external clerical staff for my exceptional skills, leading to a promotion within two years.

Serving as an administrator at a family-owned wholesale retailer specializing in Asian imports, I managed a wide array of responsibilities critical to operational efficiency. These included fostering strong supplier and client relationships, drafting contracts, and cultivating long-term partnerships with Turkish and Indian suppliers to enhance stock and sales performance. This role deepened my interest in law, compliance, and management, providing valuable insights into commercial regulations.

My duties encompassed call management, payroll administration, stakeholder communication, providing managerial support, and facilitating positive relationships across the organization. Additionally, I provided occasional assistance in store operations, contributing to a seamless customer experience.